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Showing posts with label market picks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label market picks. Show all posts

Wednesday, 14 November 2012

Market Picks: Habitat Brights

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What's the weather like with you, friends? I know, I know, it's so British of me to talk about the weather but we do it so well; in London it's grey, damp and overcast so I'm craving some full on brights. Thankfully, Habitat have more than enough colour to go around this season and, well, that makes Mr. Bazaar a happy interior camper! I'll pulled together some of my favourite pieces that would work well to introduce into your home right now as a quick colour update. Feeling a lack of warmth and colour in the bedroom? The Holbeck bedspread is for you. Needing a little more light in the dining room as the days grow shorter? The Saunders rubber pendant shade is what you need. My favourite idea is to combine different coloured Kilo tables - three in a row or four together as a square - to make a colour block coffee table. This is such a quick and relatively affordable way to bring customised colour into a living room. Which pieces do you like best?

Friday, 2 November 2012

Market Picks: Homebase Winter Blues

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After seeing the new homeware collection at Homebase I'm feeling inspired to create a scheme that resembles Nordic blue hues. I think the squirrel ornament is super sweet and would be a playful touch to a bookcase or sideboard. The teal sofa would pair beautifully with the statement rug that has teal and midnight blue leaves detailing. I'm always a fan of a dotty pattern, so the blue dot tableware set would be perfect for a kitchen dresser, especially if you mixed in pine cones for a seasonal twist. Finally, the bedspread needs a date with my bed before winter is out! Which pieces do you like, friends?

Friday, 26 October 2012

Using Colour To Soften An Industrial Kitchen Look

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The fusion of industrial and country style has to be one of my favourite looks of the moment. I love the main colour combination of rich noir and racing green in this kitchen. Peppering primary blue and red accents throughout the space has helped to keep it feeling fresh and modern; a much needed hit of vibrancy to the industrial elements. The ticking stripe fabric that has been used to cover the front of the kitchen units adds a relaxed country charm, which in turn also softens the more robust elements of the scheme, such as the black walls and industrial-style metal stools. Sometimes I see a space that wholeheartedly encompasses my vision of Bright.Bazaar style, and this kitchen, with it's bold use of colour, is one of those spaces. Tell me, what are your favourite elements of this kitchen?
// Ideal Home | Photography by Simon Whitmore

Thursday, 18 October 2012

Colour Cocktail: The Pumpkin Smash

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As this year's All Hallows' Eve approaches, rumours are rife that there's a new cocktail in town that's set to tear up the town with its stylish sensibilities. Well, folks, it's true and the colour cocktail takes inspiration from the seasonal gourds of the moment. The Pumpkin Smash mixes up a refined palette of slate grey and gunmetal, with an added shot of spicy tangerine and pumpkin accents. For those who prefer their schemes on the calmer side, I would opt for a one shot version. However, for those who like to go all out on Halloween and in their decorating, you'll want to order the triple shot version of The Smash. The stronger cocktail is made by accenting the elegant and refined grey notes with a heady mix of pumpkin-hued pendants, accessories and textiles. One shot or triple shot, this cocktail hits the right note for the season by bringing a welcome warmth to the cooler days.
// Lifestyle photography by BH&G | Ferm Living

Tuesday, 4 September 2012

Fall Trend Spot: Dashing Dachshunds!

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Woof woof! What's that you hear? Only the sound of dachshunds everywhere barking their appreciation of finally hitting the big time! Joining our much loved owls at the top of the 'Animal Print Must Have' chart are these dashing dachshunds currently gracing an array of home accessories and furniture pieces for the new Autumn / Winter 2012 season. The great thing about this trend is how different designers have interpreted the friendly dog motif to suit different tastes and schemes - if you like to take a more modern approach to design then the Jonathan Adler bookends or the the Howkapow dog tray are ideal, whereas John Lewis' Daschshund armchair or Next's Print Dogs would fit a country setting perfectly. My two favourites are the letterpress notecards and Fenella Smith's mug. Which of these darling dachshunds would you pick to take home and love, folks?

Thursday, 30 August 2012

Colour Cocktail: The Mint Magic

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Chill those pillows and put the vases on ice because there's a new colour cocktail in town. Yep, The Mint Magic is the bar menu's new resident and it's perfect to enjoy all year round. Featuring the refreshing base notes of mint and milk white this colour cocktail feels cooling and crisp. But don't be fooled as there's a triple shot of coral, pink and orange accents mixed in to keep the heat! These hues combine to create a colour cocktail scheme that's perfect for spaces that need to remain light and airy all year round. Be sure to mix carefully: be generous with your mint and more restrained with the stronger coral hues for the smoothest result. Cheers, friends! Which of these market picks will you be ordering as you mix up your own Mint Magic colour cocktail?
// Interior design by Maria Barros

Thursday, 23 August 2012

Kitchen Notebook: A Green & Black Beauty

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I've always felt a strong connection to the kitchen. Yes, I love to eat(!) but it goes deeper than culinary pleasures and stems back to happy childhood memories. When I was little my mum and I used to stand side-by-side baking for hours on end. We'd bake cakes, cookies, biscuits and lots more; I'd watch mum first and then make my own much less fancy version, but it was still a whole lot of fun. These days when I'm at home I'm often found in my kitchen, whether it's enjoying the peace of dawn with my first coffee before a new day kicks in, cooking up a dish for dinner or working away on my laptop. I'm no minimalist so that cosy, lived-in feel that one often feels in the kitchen thanks to the abundance of pots, pans, utensils and foodie bits, makes me instantly feel like I'm home. That's why the kitchen space of Austinites Marco Rini and Tim Cuppett resonated so strongly with me. The open wall storage and little nooks filled with linen-packed baskets makes for a practical and cosy kitchen that oozes personality. Plus, the olive green and black colour scheme works a treat with the raspberry red accents - delicious! What do you like about this kitchen? Do you have happy kitchen memories?
// Photography by Alec Hemer for Country Living

Tuesday, 17 April 2012

How to mix, match & clash colour!

Shop the market picks: 1. Yellow lasagne dish, $52 | 2. Purple and green salad plate, $16.99 | 3. Ikat bowl, $0.99  | 4. Ooti fabric | 5. Yellow fruit jug, £30 | 6. Ditte sofa, £2698

As soon as I saw this colour clash story in Red magazine, I knew instantly that I had to share it here on Bright.Bazaar because it's a fine example of how to decorate with mix and match colours and patterns. Ironically, even though clashing prints and hues in this manner is essentially about breaking the rules, there are still guidelines you can follow to help keep the scheme looking stylish. Be sure to keep the bulk of your products (whether that's your tableware or your soft furnishings) all within the same palette. Different shades and hues, yes, but all the same colour family. Then, to add your clash twist to the scheme, throw in a decorating curveball with a contrast colour. This can be seen above with where purple is combined with a contrasting orange or green. The look has a tropical, summertime feel to it, so I rounded up some great buys to emulate the look. Which piece would you buy?
// Lifestyle tear sheets via Red magazine, May 2012 | Styling by Mary Norden | Photography by Laura Edwards

Tuesday, 10 April 2012

An Easter in the Cotswolds & Market Picks

Photography by Will Taylor | Market Picks: Honey Dipper | Spoon | Coasters | Bench | Wooden Bread Boards 1, 2, 3 | Candle
Hello there! How are you all? Whether you celebrated Easter or not, I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I took a few days off to visit my family in the Cotswolds and it was total bliss! We took a long walk across seemingly endless fields, through damp woods and up steep hillside paths before enjoying lunch in a country pub, complete with a roaring fire. It felt great to spend a few days out of the city to recharge the batteries. Going home always reminds me how much joy I get from country pursuits: long walks, helping to look after the chickens and baking with my mum in the kitchen. These past few days left me inspired to find some organic, wooden home accessories, so I pulled together a handful of pieces from three top notch stores. I love those wooden dipped bread boards because they are the perfect marriage of organic material and colourful accents. What's been inspiring you lately, friends?

Wednesday, 21 September 2011

Toast Autumn 2011: House & Home

I went into a Toast store last weekend and knew instantly I had to blog their latest House&Home collection. Staying true to their pared back, country rustic style, the autumn collection offers a range of tactile linens, simple glassware and striking bedding. The handblown glasses have a beautiful shape to them and the week jar candle is lovely. I love how the brand has styled this season's collection; anyone else feeling eager for a little country get away?!

Thursday, 28 July 2011

Anthropologie's Dining Delights

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Anthropologie are inspiring my little polka dot socks off today with their new dining collection. A delightful mix of simple red, white and blue dinnerware, vibrant table linens and traditional glassware, the collection offers a range of basics and investment pieces for a variety of tastes and price points. If you're looking for recipe inspiration as well as tabletop then be sure to check out this interview with chef Alice Hart where she shares an exclusive summer recipe. Which of these dining delights would you choose?

Wednesday, 15 June 2011

TREND: Beach Blues

The coastal trend is easy to adopt whether you live by the coast or in an more urban environment. If you're based by the sea, it's more appropriate to go all out coastal in your scheme by embracing nautical elements and colours - think textured driftwood and bold blue hues. If, however, you're just looking to add a hint of this summertime trend into an existing scheme, then think about swapping out your current cushions for new pieces with a nautical stripe or anchor design. This simple decor swap is a quick and affordable way to refresh your scheme for the warmer months, without having to fully embrace the trend.

Wednesday, 27 April 2011

Martha Stewart Living: Blue & White Decorating Ideas

Over my Easter break I spent a lazy morning reading the April issue of Martha Stewart Living from cover to cover. Fresh coffee in hand, I devoured the inspirational pages noting down recipe and decorating ideas as I went. For the last few days I've kept returning to their 'Cool Blues' story; the refreshing palette of summary blue hues and creamy whites continually inspiring my creativity. So, there was nothing for it - I simply had to blog about it! As well as sharing the feature, I've pulled together some of my favourite blue and white shopping buys in the market right now. I just love that H&M Home cushion, and that Westelm plate has striking graphic elements to it. Who am I kidding: I love them all! What catches your eye?
Martha Stewart Living tears: Photography by Simon Watson; Text by Kathleen Hackett; Created by Rebecca Robertson, Scott Horne and Erin Jang | Market Picks by Bright.Bazaar: Orla Kiely; H&M Home; Habitat (Vase, Tumbler, Bottle); Benjamin Moore Paints (1, 2, 3); Westelm

Thursday, 21 April 2011

Conran: New Wallpaper, Windows and Market Picks

There's lots of fun and exiting happenings going on at Conran. First off, and to celebrate Sir Terrance Conran's 80th birthday, Conran have allowed Surface View access to a range of mid-century prints from their V&A archives. Photographed here with their new Barton range in partnership with Ercol - a seven piece range of solid oak furniture (shown above/below). Their visual team have been busy creating a 'Sunrise to Sunset' theme for their summer windows, depicting a summer's day from breakfast to evening drinks, with morning and evening birdsong playing in each section. I certainly need to hot foot it down there to see it in person, especially given how beautiful their spring windows were. Finally, I've shared a few picks from The Conran Shop's summer range, because let's face it: these guys stock some seriously tempting pieces! Anything catch your eye? Have you seen the new window displays yet?
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